CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 50m

West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding

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In a fading Louisiana town, Jerome dreams of Hollywood while Terry seeks escape from a troubled home. United by desperation, they train for a high-stakes bodybuilding competition that becomes their shot at something more. Filmed over 18 months, WEST OF GREATNESS blazes a bold new trail in cinematic storytelling, blending raw documentary with scripted drama. It's a haunting, human story of ambition, survival, and the quiet bond that forms when there's nothing left to lose.

Directed byJared Cliff LaReau

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
EN
Released
June 20, 2025
Budget
$150,000
Studios
Something HumanStaunch Character Films

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West of Greatness: The Trailer

West of Greatness: The Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Elise Adams

Carole Ann

John Zimmermann

John Zimmermann

Guy Bridgeway

Gordy Cassel

Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway

Stevie Cavalier

Stevie Baudier

Catalina Cielo

Leslie

Fred Davis

Alfred

Lamont Douglas

Cassius Carmichael

James Goodreau

Eli Wilder

Gregory Hobson

Gregory Hobson

Muscle Man #1

Shelby Howes

Joseph

Creative team
Directed by
Jared Cliff LaReau
Written by
Jared Cliff LaReau
Produced by
Bum Lee
David Pons

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